Oratorio Society of New York
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The Oratorio Society of New York is a not-for-profit membership organization that performs choral music in the oratorio style. Founded in 1873 by conductor Leopold Damrosch, it is the third oldest musical organization in New York City. The Society had a prominent role in the building of Carnegie Hall. Throughout its history, it has premiered many new choral works.
Kent Tritle was appointed as the Society's 11th music director in January 2006, succeeding Lyndon Woodside.